Hand Embroidery 201: Stumpwork Florals

Stumpwork is an embroidery term that describes a technique of raised embroidery. In this class we will stitch individual petals to assemble a floral bouquet! The stumpwork techniques covered will range from padding to couching to creating slips.

We will practice shading techniques to create bright floral petals inside of wired elements. Learn how to pad to create subtle dimension. And make those French knots pop by creating a stuffed slip.

This class is for those that are confident stitching with one or two strands of cotton or silk floss. This class will practice shading and needle painting techniques but these techniques will not be taught. The focus of this class is to teach stumpwork techniques. Please bring magnification and lighting tools if needed.

Prerequisite: Hand Embroidery 101 and 102 (or previous knowledge of thread shading)

Instructor: Sarah Roberts from In The Quiet Hours

Cost: $235 includes 4 hours of instruction over the course of two 2-hour sessions and a material kit.

Kit includes: 7” square pre-printed cotton fabric, full skeins stranded cotton floss, 6” hoop, needles, cake wire, cotton wool, and stitch guide.

Note to Students: An email will be sent upon registration. If participants wish to stitch with silk they may purchase threads on their own. A list of colors will be given upon request. Full skeins of Au Ver Soie stranded silk are approx. $6-7 a skein.

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• April PM: class meets Thursday, April 17 and 24 from 7:00-9:00pm 🗓

We also offer private lessons (in-person and virtual) for adults and kids. If you’re eager to get started or our current class times don’t work for your schedule, email us to compare calendars.

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